The situation of the Jews in Iraq, where the anti-Jewish terror has heightened during the last week, was discussed here today at a meeting of the Board of Deputies of British Jews. Barnett Janner, member of the House of Commons, said that the position of the Iraqi Jews closely resembles that of German Jewry during the beginning of the Nazi period. He suggested that the Board of Deputies approach the British Foreign Office and ask it to use its good offices with the Iraq Government.
Mr. Janner also reported at the meeting that the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, the central representative body of Jews in Australia, has approached the Board of Deputies of British Jews with a request to bring up the question of mass-admission of Germans to Australia at the current international conference on migration which opened in Geneva several days ago. The conference, arranged by non-governmental organizations accredited to the U.N. Economic and Social Council, is attended by representatives of 33 organizations, including all major Jewish organizations.
The Jewish Board of Deputies today adopted a resolution endorsing the Israel Government’s reparations claim upon Germany. The Board urged the British Government to “give favorable consideration to Israel’s claim and to recommend its acceptance by the other occupying powers in Germany.” The Israeli claim has the support of all Jewish organizations in Britain.
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